Windows / Computer - Modes

WINDOWS MODE: Compatibility

Troubleshooting MS-DOS Compatibility Mode on Hard Disks
Compatibility Mode Paging reduces overall system performance.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=130179 (W95/98/se/ME 12/12/2002)
MS-DOS Compatibility Mode Problems with PCI-IDE Controllers
32-bit file system access and 32-bit virtual memory are not available.
Device Manager displays an exclamation point in a yellow circle for the primary and secondary IDE channels
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=151911 (W95/98/se/ME 6/12/2002)
Large IDE Hard Disk May Run In Compatibility Mode
If your computer contains an Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) hard disk that is 8 gigabytes (GB) in size or larger, the Performance tab in System properties may show that the hard disk is using MS-DOS Compatibility mode.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=175629 (W95/98 5/12/2003)

WINDOWS MODE: Hibernation

Device Driver Error Message Is Displayed When the Computer Enters Standby or Hibernate Mode
The device driver for the 'PC/AT Enhanced PS/2 Keyboard(101/102-Key)'device is preventing the machine from entering hibernation.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257199 (W2000 6/4/2003)
Cannot Enable Local Area Connection After Placing Computer in Hibernate Mode
If your Windows 2000-based computer is configured with a 16-bit multiple-function PC Card adapter and placed in Hibernate mode after you disable the local area connection, the connection may not be re-enabled after you reinitialize the computer.
After you bring the computer out of Hibernate mode and then select the local area connection to re-enable it, you may see a dialog box that states "Enabling..." but then changes to "Connection Failed!" and closes.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=260929 (W2000 11/20/2003)
Internet Connection Sharing Prevents Standby or Hibernation Mode
Because your computer is configured for Internet Connection Sharing, Windows cannot put it on Standby or Hibernation.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=262645 (ME 7/30/2001)
Computer Enters Standby Mode After Random Amount of Time
After you enable hibernation support, your computer may enter Standby mode after a random amount of time, and this may occur even though the standby time has been set to "never" in the Power Management tool in Control Panel.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=265115 (W98se 10/16/2002)
Starting from the Windows Millennium Edition EBD Disables the Hibernation File
After you start a computer using the startup disk in Windows Millennium Edition (Me) the computer cannot resume from the hibernation it was sent into before starting from the Emergency Boot Disk (EBD).
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=267594 (ME 8/6/2002)
Monitor Does Not Return Correctly From Hibernate Mode In Multiple-Monitor Configuration
When you use three or more monitors in a multiple-monitor configuration, the second and third monitors may not recover from Hibernate mode and may stay blank. The primary monitor does recover from Hibernate mode correctly.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=277822 (W98se 10/16/2002)
Cannot Enter Standby or Hibernate After Computer Docks
When your computer enters Standby or Hibernation mode, it may stop responding (hang). Note that this behavior only occurs after you dock your computer. Also, if you press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, MSGSRV32 is listed as "not responding".
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=302102 (ME 8/7/2001)
Computer Hangs When It Resumes from Hibernation
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=303368 (ME 8/7/2002)
HOW TO: Configure a Computer to Enter Hibernation in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308098 (W2000 11/3/2003)
Hard Disk May Become Corrupted When Entering Standby or Hibernation
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=331958 (XP 10/30/2003)
Cannot Resume from Hibernation When Devices That Are Behind a USB 2.0 Hub Are Removed/Added
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=814484 (W2000 6/12/2003)
Your Computer Stops Responding (Hangs) When You Try to Bring It out of Standby or out of Hibernation by Using a USB Device
When you try to wake your computer (that is, to bring it out of standby or out of hibernation) by using a USB device, such as a USB mouse or a USB keyboard, the computer stops responding, or "hangs."
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826959 (XP 10/30/2003)

WINDOWS MODE: MS-DOS

Your computer boots to DOS-Mode.
Try this: At the DOS prompt, type:
win /wx
and press Enter.

If that does not fix it,
rename the autoexec.bat and config.sys files from DOS -
Type the following and press Enter after each line:
CD\
REN autoexec.bat autoexec.ba_
REN config.sys config.sy_
Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to reboot.
Other issues below.
How to restart from Windows Millennium into Windows 98 DOS mode
This method uses Windows 98 DOS and is actually a form of dual boot.
http://www.mvpdts.fsnet.co.uk/WinME.htm
How to Disable MS-DOS Mode in Windows
After you change an MS-DOS-based application, such as MS-DOS Prompt, to run in MS-DOS mode, you cannot find a way to exit and turn off MS-DOS mode (for example, ALT+ENTER does not work).
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=120389 (W95/98 07/28/2001)
Cannot Quit MS-DOS Mode
An MS-DOS-based program you run in MS-DOS mode may start every time you restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=130448 (W95/98 12/17/2000)
How to Create Default PIF for MS-DOS-Based Programs
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=131877 (W95 12/17/2000)
General Tips for Using MS-DOS Mode
You can use MS-DOS mode in Windows to run MS-DOS-based programs that require use of all your computer's resources.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=134400 (W95/98 12/17/2000)
Description of Restarting Computer in MS-DOS Mode
This article describes the process that occurs when you restart your computer by choosing "Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode" in the Shut Down Windows dialog box, or by double-clicking a program or shortcut configured to run in MS-DOS mode. This article also describes how to define custom Config.sys and Autoexec.bat files to be processed when you restart your computer using the "Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode" option.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=138996 (W95/98/se 5/28/2002)
How to Run Automatic Commands When Starting in MS-DOS Mode
When you restart your computer in MS-DOS mode, any commands in the Dosstart.bat file are carried out. You can place commands you want to be run when you restart your computer in MS-DOS mode in the Dosstart.bat file.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=141308 (W95/98/se 12/17/2000)
Cannot Exit MS-DOS Mode
When you try to exit MS-DOS mode, the computer may boot back into MS-DOS mode.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=151717 (W95/98/se 7/23/2001)
This Version of Windows Does Not Run on MS-DOS 7.00
When you start your computer, you may receive one or more of the following error messages:
This version of Windows does not run on MS-DOS 7.00 or earlier.
The following file is missing or damaged: WIN.COM.File creation error.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=178151 (W95 5/5/2001)
Windows 98 Sample Program Information (.pif) Files
Windows 98 includes the following sample program information (.pif) files:
"MS-DOS Mode for Games.pif" - "MS-DOS Mode for Games with EMS and XMS Support.pif".
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=188157 (W98 3/8/2002)
This Version of Windows Does Not Run on MS-DOS 7.0...
During Windows 98 Setup, you may receive the following error message when the computer first restarts:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=188795 (W98 2/12/1999)
Cannot Start a Command Prompt or Restart in MS-DOS Mode
When you try to start a command prompt in Windows, or restart your computer in MS-DOS mode, or start an MS-DOS-based program, you may receive one or more of the following error messages:
Windows cannot find MS-DOS Prompt.pif. This program is needed for opening files of type "Shortcut to MS-DOS Program".
The object that "C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\MS-DOS Prompt.pif" refers to has been moved or is inaccessible.
Windows cannot find Command.com. This program is needed for opening files of type "MS-DOS Application".
Windows cannot find Exit.exe. This program is needed for opening files of type "Shortcut to MS-DOS Program".
C:\WINDOWS\Exit To Dos.pif Access to the specified device, path, or file is denied.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=195176 (W95/98 12/17/2000)
Computer Hangs When You Try to Restart in MS-DOS Mode
When you try to restart your computer in MS-DOS mode, your computer may stop responding (hang).
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=232657 (W95/98/se 12/17/2000)
Computer May Not Shut Down or Restart in MS-DOS Mode (Win98)
This issue can occur if your video adapter requires an interrupt request (IRQ) in MS-DOS mode, but your computer's BIOS does not assign one to it.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=232915 (W98se 7/25/2001)
Blank Screen When Resuming with MS-DOS Prompt Active
When your computer resumes from Standby mode with an MS-DOS prompt active, the screen may be blank, and a blinking cursor may be displayed in the upper-left corner.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=260712 (W98se 7/30/2001)
"Restart Computer in MS-DOS Mode" Option Is Not Available in the Shutdown Dialog Box
Windows Me does not support real mode (MS-DOS) functions.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=262846 (ME 3/20/2001)
Error Message "This Version of Windows Runs Only on MS-DOS 8.00 " During First Restart
When you install or upgrade to Microsoft Windows (Me), you may receive an unrecoverable error during the file copy process. If you restart your computer, you may receive the following error message:
This version of Windows runs only on MS-DOS 8.00
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=274297 (ME 8/6/2002)
Cannot Type Characters in an MS-DOS Prompt Window Using a Hewlett-Packard Multimedia Keyboard
When you use a Hewlett-Packard (HP) Multimedia keyboard, you may not be able to type characters in an MS-DOS prompt window.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=275544 (ME 8/7/2002)

WINDOWS MODE: Real

Overview of Real Mode Removal from Windows Millennium Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=269524 (ME 3/20/2001)
Windows Millennium Edition and Real-Mode Functionality
Third parties have discussed how to restore some aspects of the Real-mode functionality in Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me).
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=272488 (ME 10/22/2000)

WINDOWS MODE: Safe

How Windows 95 Performs a Safe-Mode Start.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=122051 (W95 12/17/2000)
Windows 95/98 Defaults to Safe Mode Even After Successful Start
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=143283 (W95/98 8/6/2002)
Troubleshooting Windows 95 Using Safe Mode.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=156126 (W95 2/19/2002)
How to Start a Windows 98-Based Computer in Safe Mode
To start a Windows 98-based computer in Safe mode, use any of the 3 methods.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=180902 (W98/se 5/30/2002)
Description of Safe Boot Mode in Windows 2000
Windows supports several Safe Boot options that load a minimal set of drivers. You can use these options to start Windows so that you can modify the registry or load or remove drivers.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=202485 (W2000 9/11/2003)
"Msgsrv32 Has Caused an Error in Mmsystem.dll" Error Message and Your Computer Hangs When You Start It
When you start your computer after you install Windows (Me), you may receive the following error message on a blue screen, and your computer may stop responding (hang):
If you start your computer in Safe mode, your computer may display a blank desktop without any icons or taskbar.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=297526 (ME 9/4/2001)
The Computer Always Starts in Safe Mode
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306615 (W98/se 1/29/2002)
A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP
This article discusses the several Safe Boot options that Windows supports. These options load a minimal set of drivers. You can use these options to start Windows so that you can modify the registry or load or remove drivers.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315222 (XP 11/5/2003)

COMPUTER MODE: Selective Startup

Cannot Permanently Disable Selective Startup Message in Windows Millennium Edition
If you start Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) and place your computer into a Selective Startup mode with the Msconfig utility, you may receive the following error message:
System Configuration Utility - You are using the Selective Startup for troubleshooting your system.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=272980 (ME 10/25/2000)

COMPUTER MODE: Standby

Windows Does Not Go Into or Resume from Standby Mode
When you attempt to put Windows 98 in Standby mode by clicking Start, clicking Shut Down, clicking Stand By, and then clicking OK, Windows 98 may not go into Standby mode. If Windows 98 does go into Standby mode, you may be unable to resume from Standby mode.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=187285 (W98 7/30/2001)
Standby Missing From Windows Shutdown Dialog Box
When you click Start, and then click Shut Down, the Standby option may be missing from the Shut Down Windows dialog box.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=188134 (W98/ME 5/18/2001)
Computer Is Unable to Go to Standby Mode
When your computer has been inactive long enough for it to go to Standby, it may not go to Standby mode. Also, you may receive a message that says your computer will standby in 15 seconds, but your computer may not go to Standby mode.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=189619 (W98 3/1/2002)
Computer Hangs If USB Mouse Is Moved While Suspending
Your computer may stop responding (hang) while it is entering Standby mode (suspending)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=240021 (W98/se 10/22/2002)
Your Computer May Have Problems When Resuming from Standby Mode
When you suspend your Windows 98 Second Edition-based computer (or place it in Standby mode) while playing any type of media file, you may experience any of the following symptoms when you try to resume your computer:
Your computer may stop responding (hang). Your computer may no longer play audio properly. The screen may remain completely black, or may have a blinking cursor in the upper left-side corner of the screen.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=250830 (W98se 10/22/2000)
Serial Mouse Does Not Respond After Resuming From ACPI Standby Mode
If you enable Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) on your computer, your serial mouse may stop responding after you resume from Standby mode.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=252822 (W98/se 6/112002)
Device Driver Error Message Is Displayed When the Computer Enters Standby or Hibernate Mode
The device driver for the 'PC/AT Enhanced PS/2 Keyboard(101/102-Key)'device is preventing the machine from entering hibernation.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257199 (W2000 6/4/2003)
Blank Screen When Resuming with MS-DOS Prompt Active
When your computer resumes from Standby mode with an MS-DOS prompt active, the screen may be blank, and a blinking cursor may be displayed in the upper-left corner.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=260712 (W98se 7/30/2001)
Internet Connection Sharing Prevents Standby or Hibernation Mode
Because your computer is configured for Internet Connection Sharing, Windows cannot put it on Standby or Hibernation.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=262645 (ME 7/30/2001)
How To Enable or Disable the Standby Mode
Enable or disable the Standby mode on a computer that has Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) installed on it.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=274309 (ME 7/25/2001)
Windows Me Hangs When You Try to Enter Standby Mode with Multiple MS-DOS Prompt Sessions Running
Windows Millennium Edition (Me) may stop responding (hang) when you try to enter Standby mode:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=285882 (ME 10/16/2002)
Cannot Enter Standby or Hibernate After Computer Docks
When your computer enters Standby or Hibernation mode, it may stop responding (hang). Note that this behavior only occurs after you dock your computer. Also, if you press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, MSGSRV32 is listed as "not responding".
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=302102 (ME 8/7/2001)
Hard Disk May Become Corrupted When Entering Standby or Hibernation
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=331958 (XP 10/30/2003)
Your Computer Stops Responding (Hangs) When You Try to Bring It out of Standby or out of Hibernation by Using a USB Device
When you try to wake your computer (that is, to bring it out of standby or out of hibernation) by using a USB device, such as a USB mouse or a USB keyboard, the computer stops responding, or "hangs."
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826959 (XP 10/30/2003)

COMPUTER MODE: Suspend

Toshiba 4500 Reboots After Resuming
If you shut down Windows in Suspend mode or close the lid, Windows appears to shut down successfully. However, when you resume Windows, the computer reboots after a short time.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=132333 (95/98 9/28/2002)
Windows 98 Second Edition May Hang Due to System.ini Entry
When you attempt to suspend a computer running Windows 98 Second Edition, the computer may stop responding (hang).
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=233036 (98se 7/30/2001)
Computer with PCMCIA Modem Hangs During Suspend Mode
Windows message server (Msgsrv32.exe) may stop responding (hang).
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=270086 (ME 10/16/2002)

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